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More high-end apartments coming to North Jackson following council vote
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A recent vote by the Jackson City Council clears the way for more high-end apartments to come to Northeast Jackson.
On Monday, the council voted 5-0 to approve a request for a use permit to allow developers to convert an office building in the 2600 block of Ridgewood Road into a unit of up to 20 multifamily apartments.
The request was made by Capitol Magnolia LLC. Speaking on that firm’s behalf was Justin Peterson, president of StateStreet Group.
“This area has a good bit of smaller office on Ridgewood, on Crane Ridge Drive, and along Lelia Drive, and we have learned over the past few years that apartments, particularly high-quality apartments, is a use that meets market demand and is in harmony with the area,” he told the council.
The use permit was needed because the office building is currently located in an area zoned C-2 commercial.
The Quarter House, a 138-unit apartment complex developed by StateStreet Group located behind the nearby Quarter shopping center, opened in 2021.
Ward One Councilman Ashby Foote urged his fellow councilmembers to vote in favor of the measure.
He spoke to WLBT afterward, saying the nature of the area along Lakeland, Ridgewood, and Lelia has changed, and that the apartments would help attract more people to the city, in particular, medical professionals and medical students at the nearby hospitals.
“They had good success with the other apartments they’ve done,” Foote said. “I think it’s great and helps build Jackson’s population base.”
It’s not known when construction will begin or when the project will be completed.
Peterson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. We will provide additional details on the development when they are made available.
https://www.wlbt.com/2024/08/19/more...-council-vote/
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Buyouts? Flooding? One Lake meetings underway for Jackson residents
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The Army Corps of Engineers held public meetings in communities that would be impacted by flooding from One Lake.
Controversy over the One Lake development project continued last week as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held “Environmental Justice” meetings on Thursday and Friday in economically disadvantaged and majority minority areas the project would impact.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba made an appearance at Friday’s meeting at New Jerusalem Church, advocating for the Corps’ alternative D version of the One Lake plan.
The meetings come just two weeks after a Clarion Ledger investigation found that residents in South Jackson, Byram and Richland — areas potentially impacted by downstream induced flooding of the Corps moves forward with alternative D — had no idea their homes and neighborhoods were on the map for increased flooding.
The Corps announced that it would hold “Environmental Justice” or “EJ” meetings on Aug. 9 at 4:05 p.m. and scheduled the meetings for a week later on Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Emails with the meeting announcements were sent to civic organizations and neighborhood associations provided by the Rankin Hinds Flood Control District. While the body of the email said the location of the South Jackson meeting was “forthcoming,” an email attachment said it would be held at Miracle Temple Church.
A public comment period specifically for residents in impacted areas will be open until Aug. 30.
Approximately 15 people turned out for Friday’s 10 a.m. meeting at New Jerusalem Church. Deon Thompson, who lives across from the Canton Club and is concerned about the project’s flooding impacts, said the “EJ” meetings came last minute. Sharon Paige, also a resident of Canton Club, noted that two of the four meetings were held during working hours.
Lumumba spoke at the meeting Friday morning in support of alternative D. He was the only elected official to attend any of the meetings and left 25 minutes into the meeting during the presentation portion and before the question and answer period. Lumumba said alternative D will not build a dam on the Pearl River and would not produce any downstream impact.
Alternative D, as stated in the Corps’ main report, would include a weir, which is a type of low-head dam and barrier across a stream or river to control water flow. The Corps’ main report also states that the plan would create induced flooding downstream that would impact over 200 structures.
Fifty two of those structures would have flooding so severe with an induced 5 inches or more that the Corps wrote in its report that it would offer floodproofing and voluntary buyouts to owners.
After Lumumba spoke, he spoke privately to Thompson.
Lumumba tried to convince him to support alternative D, saying it was in the best interest of Jackson as a whole, Thompson said.
“They're looking at the real estate value of it, that's all they see,” Thompson said. “We are sitting here waiting for the next flood to happen to us.”
Lumumba said in his comments he was concerned about buyouts that would uproot Jackson residents and further diminish the city’s taxpayer base. The confusion about whether the Corps would be offering buyouts and in what form continued through the presentation and open house portion of the meeting.
“Structures with no action would flood as well, and then they are eligible for the non structural plan, which is elevations for buyouts, hopefully voluntary,” Jason Emery, chief of cultural social analysis for the Army Corps, said.
Emery did not respond to a question during public comment about the “voluntary” buyouts and whether there would be mandatory buyouts.
The Corps said they would also offer home elevation for those impacted by induced flooding. However, the process could take weeks or months and “homeowners are responsible to pay for costs associated with temporary quarters,” Emery said. The Corps estimates that the maximum cost for temporary displacement would be $6,500 per month.
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/...t/74825690007/
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Will the Lights on Broadway Stay Lit?
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Broadway in Jackson issued the following statement.
The City of Jackson recently informed Broadway in Jackson that they have identified unidentified microbial growth in Thalia Mara Hall.
Unequivocally, the safety and comfort of all ticketholders is of paramount importance to Innovation Arts & Entertainment, the Executive Producers of Broadway in Jackson. Without question, there should never be a question as to whether a performing arts and concert venue is safe and healthy for its attendees, and we share the concerns of the public about what we have read, heard, and witnessed. As such, this week, we traveled to Jackson to advocate for proper care and repair of this iconic venue to the highest, most safe level. We have made ourselves available and are assisting the City and Thalia Mara Hall management to help them navigate the challenges facing the theatre and ensure that the venue is clean, safe, and comfortable.
While we maintain our concerns about the condition of the venue, we are satisfied with the initial steps and commitment to returning TMH to its proper condition and status. Our experience in venue maintenance and operations leads us to believe that the prognosis for a full recovery is strong.
The City has hired the Center for Toxicology & Environmental Health (CTEH), an independent, licensed Certified Industrial Hygienist to investigate, perform laboratory analyses, and assess all substances uncovered through their rigorous testing protocols. Furthermore, the City has hired Belfor, a nationally renowned, independent and licensed property restoration company to handle the remediation and repairs required to ensure that the venue is safe, healthy, and comfortable for all guests, on stage and off.
The Five Point Plan to ensure we get back to normal is as follows:
Inspection and Assessment:
1. CTEH’s certified industrial hygienist has inspected the inside physical spaces inside Thalia Mara Hall and taken samples of all surfaces where there was visible microbial growth. They have also taken samples of the air present, tested for moisture sources, and potential hidden microbial growth in areas like walls, ceilings, and under flooring.
2. The samples have been examined in a laboratory testing facility under stringent, medical grade processes to identify all foreign growth, spores, and mold.
3. It is our understanding that a report has been completed of the laboratory examination of the samples.
4. If the findings indicate concerning elements, growth, or mold, the same report will identify standard operating procedures for the containment and remediation. These operating procedures are a How-To manual and Scope of Work for Belfor to fix what ails Thalia Mara Hall thoroughly.
Containment:
1. If the findings of the analysis of the Thalia Mara Hall samples indicate concerning elements, immediate steps will be taken to prevent microbial growth spores from spreading to unaffected areas using containment barriers. This involves using plastic sheeting and negative air pressure machines to keep microbial growth spores contained within the affected area.
Remediation
1. The goal of remediation is to ensure all microbial growth spores are eradicated, preventing regrowth through air filtration, material removal, cleaning, and disinfection. The affected materials are carefully removed and disposed of.
Re-Inspection
1. A re-inspection ensures that the microbial growth has been completely removed and that the property is safe and clean.
2. If the re-inspection demonstrates that remediation proves that all growth has been eradicated, a report is issued allowing for re-occupancy. Only after this “bill of health” is issued, will Broadway in Jackson shows go on.
3. If the re-inspection finds the continued presence of microbial growth or spores, the entire remediation process occurs again, until the growth, spores, mold, etc are eradicated. No events will occur at Thalia Mara Hall until re-inspection confirms full eradication.
Restoration
1. Once the microbial growth has been removed, and verified via re-inspection, that all traces are gone whereas the area is dry, restoration work to restore the areas to their pre-damaged condition.
Our experience in venue management and operations verifies that this Five-Point Plan complies with best practices for ensuring that any hazardous substances are found, and permanently eliminated from Thalia Mara Hall.
We stand with you, our most loyal supporters, friends, and guests. Thalia Mara Hall, this critical civic institution, must be maintained at the highest standards in order to keep the best in live entertainment coming to Jackson, MS, and audiences coming in to enjoy it.
Your commitment and investment in Broadway in Jackson is critical to our ability to bring the Best of Touring Broadway direct from New York to Mississippi. We will never put you and your families at risk by asking you to attend an event in a venue that is not safe and healthy.
Your Season Ticket purchase is guaranteed safe with Broadway in Jackson. If Thalia Mara Hall is deemed unsafe or a Broadway in Jackson or Jackson Live show is cancelled, you will receive a full refund for the shows affected.
We will stay vigilant in our investigation of the condition of Thalia Mara Hall and the work being done by the hired contractors who are entrusted with its restoration. We commit that our events will only proceed when the venue is safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Adam Epstein
CEO
Innovation Arts & Entertainment &
Broadway in Jackson
http://kingfish1935.blogspot.com/202...-stay-lit.html
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Ready for Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger in Jackson metro area? When and where?
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Mississippi's third Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburger is slated to open in the metro area very soon.
According to the City of Flowood, Giesen Management Associates Management of Colorado has said it expects to open the new fast-casual restaurant in September.
The restaurant is being completed along Lakeland Drive in conjunction with the Pinelands development.
Giesen Management is a restaurant management group with Slim Chickens, Dunkin', Arby's, and Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers brands.
Daniel Lang, director of economic development at City of Flowood, said getting Freddy's to come to Flowood was easier than he expected. After attempting to lock down other food franchises, he came across Freddy's and gave them a call.
"I told them a little bit about our area and what all we had going on, and they were very interested," he said. "It really came together pretty quickly."
Freddy's two other locations in Mississippi are in Horn Lake and Olive Branch.
It has more than 490 locations in 37 states and 375 cities. Texas has the most locations with 73, and the company also has locations in Canada.
According to its website, Freddy’s was co-founded in 2002 by brothers Bill and Randy Simon with their friend and business partner, Scott Redler. It was named in honor of Bill and Randy’s father, Freddy Simon.
Freddy Simon worked in the service industry for nearly 60 years after having served in World War II.
Flowood's Freddy's will be just down the street from one of the newest restaurants along Lakeland Drive, Smalls Sliders. Owned by Matt Gallagher, along with his son Zack, it was the first Mississippi location for the restaurant chain. The family is expected to open three others in the metro area in the next year or so and have been awarded more franchises for the Gulf Coast area.
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/...s/74812520007/
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